Question 1

What's the difference between Candie's and Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Candie's is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Liz Claiborne (1999) dominated by Fresh accords. Sunflowers is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elizabeth Arden (1993) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 3 accords: Fresh, Citrus, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Candie's or Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Candie's scores 4.10/5 vs Sunflowers at 3.48/5. Sunflowers's standout strength: Long-lasting wear throughout the day. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Candie's and Sunflowers smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sunflowers: Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers is a polarizing classic that inspires strong nostalgia among those who wore it in the 90s and maintains a loyal following for its affordable, balanced fruity-floral profile.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Candie's or Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Sunflowers: Long-lasting wear throughout the day Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Candie's vs Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Candie's scores highest for fall wear; Sunflowers scores highest for summer wear. Candie's leans daytime, Sunflowers leans daytime.

Candie's vs Sunflowers

Comparison Summary

Unique to Sunflowers (17)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sunflowers

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Attribute	Candie's	Sunflowers
Brand	Liz Claiborne	Elizabeth Arden
Year	1999	1993
Rating	4.10	3.48
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	17